Ta’anit Bechorot 2989 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6749
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6749 occurs at dawn on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2986 | 14 Nisan 6746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2987 | 14 Nisan 6747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2988 | 14 Nisan 6748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2989 | 12 Nisan 6749 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2990 | 14 Nisan 6750 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2991 | 14 Nisan 6751 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2992 | 12 Nisan 6752 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2993 | 14 Nisan 6753 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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